Question for Bob Jewett ...

Patrick Johnson said:
Thanks to both of you. I learned something. Two things if you count the realization that I didn't already know everything.

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I don't care how many breaks you have taken,I like your posts.

Good thread,thanks to all who have contributed.
 
Patrick Johnson said:
A heavier cue at the same speed has more momentum, as does the same weight cue at higher speed. Momentum increases linearly with greater speed and/or mass.
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Physics offers interesting insights, but physiology and biomechanics are also important in discussions like these. FYI, here's a good resource page on this topic:

Regards,
Dave
 
West Point 1987 said:
DING! DING! DING! This. This is also why power breakers use a longer bridge, too. In a recent commentary, Earl Strickland had mentioned he was trying a longer bridge when breaking and it seemed to work "for some reason". This is the reason.

Another example, picture hitting a golf ball. Now picture only swinging back 8-12 inches in your swing. Appreciate the difference?
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In addition to using a longer bridge, I've noticed that when I break and use a longer follow-through on the cue ball, I typically get more "power" and a better break outcome.
 
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PoolSharkAllen said:
Can someone comment on this observation: In addition to using a longer bridge, I've noticed that when I break and use a longer follow-through on the cue ball, I typically get more "power" and a better break outcome.
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Couple thoughts:

Following through could ensure that you don't back off on accelerating the cue before you hit the cue ball. It could also help ensure an accurate centerball hit on the cue ball (this has a dramatic effect on break power).

The followthrough itself (obviously, I think) can have no direct effect on the cue/ball impact, which occurs before the followthrough begins.

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